“The Kentucky Colonel is a classic bourbon-based cocktail that has a rich and robust flavor with notes of herbal liqueur. Here’s its recipe:
Ingredients:
60 ml of bourbon
15 ml of Benedictine liqueur
1-2 dashes of Angostura Bitters
Ice
Lemon zest for decoration
Preparation steps:
Fill a mixing glass with ice.
Add 60 ml of bourbon, 15 ml of Benedictine liqueur and 1-2 drops of angostura bitters.
Stir all ingredients well with a bar spoon.
Strain the cocktail into a chilled glass.
Garnish the cocktail with lemon zest, squeezing it lightly over the glass to release the essential oils.
The Kentucky Colonel is a classic stout cocktail with mildly sweet and herbal notes, thanks to the Benedictine liqueur. It’s perfect for those who love the rich and deep flavors of bourbon.